Comedian Kathy Griffin is suffering from complex PTSD. Griffin, who is known for her controversies, recently shared that she has been diagnosed with “complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).” 
 
In the video shared on TikTok, the 62-year-old comedian said, "Let's talk about PTSD. Never talked about it publicly. You can laugh or whatever, but I've been diagnosed with complex PTSD, and it's called an extreme case." 
 
Further talking, Griffin asked her followers to share their thoughts on anxiety as she said further,&nbsp;''I’d love to hear from you about depression and anxiety. If any of you know my story, you’ll understand that this really started for me about 5 and a half years ago. Wink.'' Indirectly, the comedian hinted&nbsp;at the setback she faced in her&nbsp;personal and professional life in&nbsp;2017 after her controversial photoshoot in which she posed with a&nbsp;bloodied replica of former President Donald Trump's head. After her controversial shoot, Griffin lost some of her big stand-up shows and faced a huge backlash.

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In another TikTok video on Friday, Griffin revealed she had an eight-hour anxiety attack. “Eight hours of freaking writhing in pain in the bed,” she described in the clip. 
 
“Today, I felt like one might be coming on. So, I’m on my walk now, and I’m outside and looking at the ocean, which is helpful,” Griffin added, per ET Canada.&nbsp;“And I’m sort of almost like mid-anxiety attack right now. It feels good to be walking my way through it. I just keep telling myself it won’t last forever.” 
 
In August 2021, Standup comedian Kathy Griffin revealed that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. However, later&nbsp;she went through surgery and had half of her left lung removed, Now, she's&nbsp;cancer free.&nbsp;

What is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that is triggered after a person suffered or had witnessed&nbsp;a&nbsp;terrifying event. As per the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms may include&nbsp;flashbacks, severe anxiety,&nbsp;nightmares,&nbsp;and uncontrollable thoughts about the traumatic event.&nbsp;

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Comedian Kathy Griffin is suffering from complex PTSD. Griffin, who is known for her controversies, recently shared that she has been diagnosed with “complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Comedian Kathy Griffin is suffering from complex PTSD. Griffin, who is known for her controversies, recently shared that she has been diagnosed with “complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).” In the video shared on TikTok, the 62-year-old comedian said, "Let's talk about PTSD. Never talked about it publicly. You can laugh or whatever, but I've been diagnosed with complex PTSD, and it's called an extreme case." Further talking, Griffin asked her followers to share their thoughts on anxiety as she said further, ''I’d love to hear from you about depression and anxiety. If any of you know my story, you’ll understand that this really started for me about 5 and a half years ago. Wink.'' Indirectly, the comedian hinted at the setback she faced in her personal and professional life in 2017 after her controversial photoshoot in which she posed with a bloodied replica of former President Donald Trump's head. After her controversial shoot, Griffin lost some of her big stand-up shows and faced a huge backlash. Back together? Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello share a kiss at Coachella after breakup In another TikTok video on Friday, Griffin revealed she had an eight-hour anxiety attack. “Eight hours of freaking writhing in pain in the bed,” she described in the clip. “Today, I felt like one might be coming on. So, I’m on my walk now, and I’m outside and looking at the ocean, which is helpful,” Griffin added, per ET Canada. “And I’m sort of almost like mid-anxiety attack right now. It feels good to be walking my way through it. I just keep telling myself it won’t last forever.” In August 2021, Standup comedian Kathy Griffin revealed that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. However, later she went through surgery and had half of her left lung removed, Now, she's cancer free. What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that is triggered after a person suffered or had witnessed a terrifying event. As per the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms may include flashbacks, severe anxiety, nightmares, and uncontrollable thoughts about the traumatic event. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kathy Griffin reveals she's suffering from ‘complex PTSD’

Standup comedian Kathy Griffin is out of surgery and recovering after she revealed earlier today that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer.&nbsp;

Kathy Griffin had revealed that she would have to get half of her left lung removed. She tweeted, “I’ve got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I’m about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed. I’m gonna be just fine.”

Her spokesperson said that the surgery “went well and as planned”. “Kathy is now in recovery and resting. Doctors say the procedure was normal without any surprises,” they added.&nbsp;

Kathy Griffin has reportedly never been a smoker in her life. She said that the doctors are “very optimistic” about her outcome. The cancer is “stage one” and contained within her left lung. “Hopefully no chemo or radiation after this and I should have normal function with my breathing,” she added.&nbsp;

On another note, Griffin noted that she is fully vaccinated against Covid otherwise her situation could have been even more serious. “Please stay up to date on your medical checkups. It’ll save your life,” she told fans.&nbsp;

Standup comedian Kathy Griffin is out of surgery and recovering after she revealed earlier today that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Kathy Griffin had revealed that she would have to get half of her left lung removed.

Standup comedian Kathy Griffin is out of surgery and recovering after she revealed earlier today that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Kathy Griffin had revealed that she would have to get half of her left lung removed. She tweeted, “I’ve got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I’m about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed. I’m gonna be just fine.” Her spokesperson said that the surgery “went well and as planned”. “Kathy is now in recovery and resting. Doctors say the procedure was normal without any surprises,” they added. Kathy Griffin has reportedly never been a smoker in her life. She said that the doctors are “very optimistic” about her outcome. The cancer is “stage one” and contained within her left lung. “Hopefully no chemo or radiation after this and I should have normal function with my breathing,” she added. On another note, Griffin noted that she is fully vaccinated against Covid otherwise her situation could have been even more serious. “Please stay up to date on your medical checkups. It’ll save your life,” she told fans.

Kathy Griffin underwent surgery for lung cancer, is now 'recovering'

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Kathy Griffin reveals she's suffering from ‘complex PTSD’

Kathy Griffin underwent surgery for lung cancer, is now 'recovering'